25 Most Cruel Rulers In History

King John

King John of England is easily considered one of the evilest Kings in British history. He tried to steal the throne from his brother by plotting with the King of France. When his enemies got in his way, he’d throw them in a castle and starve them to death. In order to build a massive army and fleet, he heavily taxed England, took away lands from Nobles, and imprisoned and tortured Jews until they would pay him what he requested. He died of dysentery on October 1216.